Little Charlie Gard's parents had been hoping their son would be able to travel to the US for pioneering treatmentCredit: PA:Press Association

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Protesters flocked to Buckingham Palace to rile against the court decisionCredit: Twitter

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Banners in support of the parents were held by protesters at the eventCredit: Twitter

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One of the signs read: 'It's murder'Credit: Twitter

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Chris Gard and Connie Yates were left devastated after their multiple appeals were rejected by the courtsCredit: PA:Press Association

Charlie Gard suffers from a rare genetic condition and is unable to breathe unaided.

Last week, his parents lost a legal battle to take him to the United States for trial therapy.

The Vatican said that The Pope "prays that their wish to accompany and treat their child until the end isn't neglected".

The bioethics advisory panel in the Vatican has noted the need to do whatever helps a patient but also to sometimes accept the limits of medicine.

The statement came as a group of protesters held a demonstration outside the gates of Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

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Hundreds gathered outside Buckingham Palace against the ruling

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Chris Gard and Connie Yates with their son Charlie Gard in hospitalCredit: PA:Press Association

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A protester holds a sign which reads 'We won't give up'

Alex Nagel, 17, from Canning Town, London, was at the protest.

He said: "There were over 100 people, it was very loud. It was amazing to see everyone come together.

"We wanted to support Charlie and show him love.

"I'm only 17 - but when I grow up one day, when I have children, I would want anyone to support me the way I'm supporting them."

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Those at the protest chanted 'Save Charlie Gard' and held up signs which read 'MURDER'

Mr Nagel organised the event on Facebook.

The event group read: "We wish to raise awareness of certain things that were said in court that have later been found to be in contradiction of medical evidence that has been made public.

"We have questions that need answering. We ask that you bring print outs of the MRI results that were made public a few days ago. We need you to bring these so that we can show the world what we're protesting against.

"We need to show the world how many people believe Charlie still deserves this chance. This could potentially be our last chance to gather in person and display a show of strength to let the courts, GOSH, doubters and the general public know that Charlie and his family really do have an army behind them."

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The passionate protest was held on Sunday afternoon, with at least 100 turning out to show their support

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Pope Francis has weighed in on the tragic Charlie Gard case, backing the parents of the ten-month-old childCredit: Getty Images

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Prayers were said for Charlie Gard in Rome following The Vaitcan's statementCredit: Twitter / @EdwardPentin

Those in attendance were heard shouting "Save Charlie Gard" next to a banner that read "Murder".

Charlie was due to come off a ventilator on Friday following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

But in an emotional video, mum Connie Yates, 31, said: "We begged them to give us the weekend.

"Friends and family wanted to come and see Charlie for the last time."

Great Ormond Street Hospital will now keep Charlie, from Bedfont, South London, alive until at least next week.

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